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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TommyJames
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The NW always supports it's own!

Hey guys.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mattjs33
Hi guys, I was wondering what the feeling at SSC was when Bugatti took back the top speed crown. Was there ever a thought of going back out and attempting to win it back? With the improved aero and increased output of the 2009-up cars, would it have been feasible to top 267, given an appropriate site?
It was actually exciting for us! Since we had already completed the design for the new generation, Bugatti breaking the record brought attention back to supercars in a big way. When we came out with our response and the new generation the media dubbed the new generation the answer to the Veyron Super Sport although we had been working on the next generation for some time.

Given the right site our power to weight and aerodynamics it would be possible. But as Silversurfer pointed out, the right site (legally), it's an easy place to find.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ljg
Thanks...your story seems pretty amazing.

How do you recommend others go about following their dream? What were some of the major hurdles you had to overcome?
You have to be realistic about your dreams, but I am a huge believer in following paths that you are very passionate about. The major hurdles are too many to mention. Most people don't have any idea how huge the magnitude of the development phase is when you are creating from the ground up an assembly where every component has to perform at an extreme level to achieve the specifications that I tied to the original project.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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One of the big claims to fame for your outgoing model is that it was the Vmax record holder. From the sounds of it, I get the impression that you guys beleive you will win that back from the new bugatti. Do you guys forsee a point when achieving a higher and higher Vmax is no longer feasible, or where you get to a point and for the next car that r&d funding can go to another aspect of the car?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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Man I drove like a mad man to get here for this.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SSCJerod
Thanks! The support from the automotive community has been great. We knew that the first focus for the new project was to come up with a unique and appealing design. In late 2009 we decided to attach a well known designer and one that was American to the project. We looked at several design houses and decided on Jason. I am very happy with what we have come up with during this design relationship.
Thanks for answering my question!
I think Jason did a magnificent job on the new SSC and you should be very proud to put your name on such a timeless design! Best of luck and I will be cheering you guys on every step of the way!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Primeminista
You guys dont forget to make sure fat people can fit in it. Hey guys it's Anthony!
Hey Anthony! We have definitely made accomodations with this new design to fit you comfortably in the car!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TommyJames
The Northwest is well represented tonight!
Hey Tom! Great to see the Northwest well represented tonight.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Primeminista
Man I drove like a mad man to get here for this.
What were you driving like mad in?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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Jerod,

I just want to say thank you for making yourself and the SSC so available to the car community in general but specially to the NW. You answered all my stupid questions at E@RTC and I can tell you are an enthusiast through and through.
 
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